The World Bank is set to undertake a pivotal Implementation Support Mission in Grenada from October 23 to 24, 2025, as part of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Skills and Innovation Project (SKIP). This mission aims to evaluate the progress of ongoing initiatives and reinforce the execution of strategies to achieve key milestones. The agenda includes a comprehensive review of primary activities, discussions on the annual action plan and budget, and an examination of cross-cutting themes such as procurement, financial management, and environmental and social considerations. The first day will feature site visits to two beneficiary institutions—the New Life Organisation (NEWLO) and the T A Marryshow Community College (TAMCC)—to assess training environments and interact with faculty and students. The second day will focus on the Annual Action Plan and Budget for 2026, alongside sessions on procurement, financial management, and stakeholder engagement at the Grenada Investment and Development Corporation (GIDC) compound. The mission will also delve into Component 2 of the project, which emphasizes strengthening post-secondary institutions to deliver priority skills and foster innovation. Senior officials from Grenada’s Ministry of Education, led by the Permanent Secretary, will participate, alongside representatives from various ministries and the GIDC. The World Bank team, headed by Senior Economist Victoria Levin, will provide technical support for project management and monitoring. The OECS SKIP initiative underscores a collective commitment to enhancing post-secondary education and equipping the region’s youth with essential technical, entrepreneurial, and innovation skills, thereby fostering inclusive growth and creating opportunities for employment and lifelong learning.